Are you growing chicory in Maryland, but don’t know when they’ll bloom?
Getting your Chicory to bloom is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Chicory have a small window when they bloom and still look great.
So if they bloom too early they may die or not last as long. And if they bloom too late they may have small blooms that don’t last long.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time for chicory to bloom in Maryland:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow Chicory, Check Out This GUIDE!
When Do Chicory Bloom in Maryland?
As you may have already guessed, there are two main factors that determine when Chicory will bloom: where your Chicory are planted & weather (time).
Bloom Time Depends on Where Your Chicory Are Planted!!!
When your Chicory will bloom will depend on exactly where it is planted in your yard or garden
In general, expect the following:
- If a chicory is planted in an area of your yard that receives full sun it will bloom around the same time every year or up to two weeks early due to warm weather and extra sunlight.
- If a chicory is planted in an area of your yard that received partial sun it will bloom around the same time every year.
- If a chicory is planted in an area of your yard that receives shade and is not protected from wind or rain it will bloom anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks later than its average time.
Maryland Last & First Frost Dates
For your reference, I have created this table for average frost dates for most major cities in Maryland. If your city is not listed below you can find its Last & First Frost Dates HERE.
Bloom Time Depends on the weather!
In general, chicory will bloom:
- 75 days after starting chicory from seed
- 60 days after planting chicory in your yard
If you want to learn WHEN ANY Flower will bloom in Maryland, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.
